Best Audio Book Apps

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the audio book apps category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Audio Book Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Everand: Audiobooks & EbooksEverand: Audiobooks & EbooksFree4.3★ (27K)NoYesNov 2026
2Chirp AudiobooksChirp AudiobooksFree4.8★ (90K)NoNoNov 2026
3Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsAudible: Audiobooks & PodcastsFree4.9★ (5.6M)NoYesNov 2026
4Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7★ (119K)YesNoNov 2026
5Audiobooks HQ - audio booksAudiobooks HQ - audio booksFree4.6★ (6.8K)YesNoOct 2026
6Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (134K)NoNoNov 2026
7Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
8Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooksAudiobooks.com: Get audiobooksFree4.7★ (66K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Audio Book Apps

Everand: Audiobooks & Ebooks#1

Everand: Audiobooks & Ebooks by Scribd

Audiobooks, ebooks, podcasts
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.3😐(27K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#7in Books
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Access millions of audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts with a reading subscription. Enjoy content across devices, online and offline, with customizable features for both reading and listening. Explore diverse genres and bestsellers with flexible monthly plans.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great selection of books and audiobooks
  • 💰 Good value for the price
  • 🎧 Diverse content beyond just books (e.g. magazines, podcasts, sheet music)
  • 📚 Introduced readers to new authors and genres

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Unclear and restrictive content availability policies
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality and discoverability
  • 🐛 Frequent technical issues with the app (crashes, freezes, playback problems)
  • 🤖 Lack of responsive customer support
  • 📥 Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
Chirp Audiobooks#2

Chirp Audiobooks by Pubmark Inc.

Audio without Subscriptions
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.8😊(90K ratings)
Free
#50in Books
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Discover and purchase audiobooks at significant discounts, with many titles available for free. This app allows you to stream or download your purchased audiobooks for offline listening, offering a cost-effective way to enjoy a vast library without any subscription fees.

What We Love

  • 💰 Affordable audiobooks
  • 📚 Good selection of books
  • 🔍 Easy to browse and find books
  • 🎧 Convenient for listening while doing other tasks
  • 🤝 Helpful customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App stability issues (crashes, losing place in books)
  • 🔍 Difficult to manage/organize large library
  • 🚫 Lack of features (no CarPlay support, no bookmarks)
  • 🇨🇦 Limited availability in certain regions
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts#3

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts by Audible, Inc.

Listen to stories you love
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😐(5.6M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#1in Books
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Access over a million audiobooks, exclusive podcasts, and original content. Enjoy seamless listening with features like adjustable playback speed, offline downloads, and sleep timers. Discover new stories through AI-powered recommendations and curated collections.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient for listening while doing other tasks
  • 👍 Wide selection of books
  • 👍 Narration quality is good
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Helpful customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and sync issues
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription and book prices
  • 🤔 Confusing and cluttered user interface
  • 🤔 Limited functionality in the app (e.g. no in-app purchases)

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FAQ about Audio Book Apps

What are the best audio book apps for iPhone?
Everand: Audiobooks & Ebooks tops our audio book apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 27K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top audio book apps we rank are free to download, including Everand: Audiobooks & Ebooks and Chirp Audiobooks.
Everand: Audiobooks & Ebooks has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ audio book apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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